Small but perfectly formed, Public Café is the kind of place you wished you had bothered to open. Perched on the ground floor corner of Lake Tower Plaza in JLT, the cool vibes start as soon as you walk through the always-open front door. Bright and airy decor, squishy leather seats and floor-to-ceiling windows abound along with an eclectic menu of Greek and Mediterranean dishes. The service is quick and efficient, and it’s pretty good value for money.Open Sun-Thu 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-9pm. Lake Tower Plaza, JLT, www.publiccafeme.com (04 451 9670).